Ingredients
– 1 cup quinoa
– 2 cups water or chicken broth
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– ½ red onion, thinly sliced
– ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
– Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Creating the Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Rinse Quinoa: In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. Cook Quinoa: In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water (or chicken broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Prepare Chicken: While the quinoa cooks, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
5. Chop Vegetables: While the chicken rests, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
6. Slice Chicken: After resting, slice the chicken into strips.
7. Fluff Quinoa: Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
8. Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped vegetables, sliced chicken, and feta cheese to the bowl with quinoa.
9. Dress the Bowl: Drizzle with lemon juice and gently toss all ingredients to combine.
10. Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh parsley for garnish and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g